Talisker Storm

Right of the bat I want to mention that I obtained this bottle for the ridiculously low price of $30! It normally runs $75 in my area and I should have got two but I have to maintain a semblance of restraint for the sake of my wallet and the wife. Get your butt to Acespirits.com and get some! This dram is a nice rich gold in the glass. It is bottled at Talisker's 45.8% ABV and has no age statement. It produces average legs when swirled. The nose is pretty fantastic with floral notes, brine, light peat smoke, and some fruit notes like apple. The palate is rich with bonfire smoke, honey sweetness, and a fair amount of spice. Hard to pin down what kind of spice but I got hints of cinnamon and pepper. It has a nice thick mouthfeel that coats every part of the tongue. Water didn't change the profile much but tamed some of the heat which allows the balance of smoke, sweet, and spice to really shine. Just excellent. The finish is medium, dry, smoky and peppery. Overall this is an excellent whisky, made all the more so by the incredible price mentioned above. 4.5/5. Cheers!